The 10 best beach holidays

Beach by Yacht

Croatia isn't known for its beaches. Not
because there aren't any, but because they are pebbly, not sandy,
and the best are accessible only by boat. The extraordinary clear
water that surrounds them holds the most allure, so why not
island-hop on the 54ft Sun Odyssey yacht?
Drop anchor in coves on the Paklinski islands for the best dip of
your life. Dalmatian Destinations offers a week's sailing holiday on
The Sun Odyssey from €7,000 for a boat sleeping up to eight with
two crew (0333 700 8007; www.dalmatiandestinations.com)